Lt. Sean O'Neill, tactical coordinator of Patrol Squadron
Lt. Sean O'Neill, tactical coordinator of Patrol Squadron 9, performs a sonobuoy continuity check during a preflight inspection aboard a P-3 Orion aircraft at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment in the U.S... More
150327-N-MV308-544 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
150327-N-MV308-544 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (March 28, 2015) An aerial view of retired military planes taken from aircraft 916, a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from the Golden Eagles of Patrol ... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor, tells his story to
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor, tells his story to sailors of Patrol Squadron 9 at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016. Heckman is known for rescuing sailors from the USS Arizona during... More
Naval Air Crewman (Operation Level) 2nd Class Aaron
Naval Air Crewman (Operation Level) 2nd Class Aaron Rody conducts preflight operations at his non-accoustic station on board a P-3 Orion aircraft. Rody and his crew mates belong to Patrol Squadron 9 out of Mari... More
170303-N-PA426-195 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-195 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion patrol aircraft assigned to the "Golden Eagles" Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 takes off for a final flight during command disestablishment at Marine ... More
170303-N-PA426-209 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-209 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, completed its final takeoff during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawai... More
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squad... More
The 21-month-old daughter of Lt. Cmdr Alan Miller waves
The 21-month-old daughter of Lt. Cmdr Alan Miller waves an American flag and greets her father, assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, as he returns home from a six-month deployment, Nov. 16. During the deployment, VP-... More
Keeping it in the family
Navy Lt. Thomas Madera stands with his son Cpl. Thomas Madera II during his son's noncommissioned officer promotion ceremony held April 1, 2015, at the Pacific War Memorial. The elder Madera, a maintenance mate... More
Sailors with Patrol Squadron 9 await Melvin Heckman’s
Sailors with Patrol Squadron 9 await Melvin Heckman’s arrival at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on December 2, 2016. Heckman is known for rescuing sailors from the USS Arizona during the attack on P... More
Timothy Harvey, the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment
Timothy Harvey, the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment team’s third baseman, gives a high five to Michael Morriss, the team’s shortstop, during the 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament, June 28, 2015. The “K... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Operator)
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Andrew Foote, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), explains his crew member role inside the P-8A Poseidon aircraft to B... More